What are the responsibilities and job description for the Multimedia Designer position at Beacon Systems, Inc?
About Us
Beacon Systems, Inc, delivers Program Management, Science, Engineering, and Technology Solutions to Federal, Commercial State, and Local Agencies. We are a subsidiary of Radiant Digital Solutions. Our Technology support to many DoD Agencies, NASA, Voice of America, FDA, and State Agencies such as State of FL, RI, MS, ND, VA, and WV extends our delivery of solutions worldwide.
Job Title: Multimedia Designer
Location: Onsite - Jackson, Mississippi 39202
Duration: 2 Years
Job Description:
The Multimedia Designer will support the External Communications team by performing the following duties:
- Design & Branding: Create brand-aligned graphics and visual assets for social media and digital platforms using the Adobe Creative Suite.
- Content Coordination: Develop and manage a proactive social media content calendar and assist in the distribution of external digital communications.
- Web Maintenance: Perform regular website updates and content entry via Drupal, ensuring all digital assets meet accessibility and accuracy standards.
- Multimedia Production: Provide on-site photography and videography for agency events, including basic editing and optimization for web and social use.
- Quality Control: Apply core design principles (typography, layout, and color theory) to ensure a consistent, professional image across all agency mediums.
Required skills
- Professional Experience: 1–3 years of professional experience in graphic design, digital media, or a related field.
- Technical Proficiency: Proven experience using the Adobe Creative Suite (specifically Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign) to create professional design assets.
- Multimedia Production: Demonstrated experience in digital photography and videography, including shooting and basic post-production editing.
- Web & Digital Support: Experience performing website content updates through a Content Management System (CMS) and distributing external digital communications.
- Content Planning: Experience developing or maintaining a professional content calendar for social media platforms.
- Design Fundamentals: Applied knowledge of typography, color theory, and layout as evidenced in a professional portfolio or resume.
Preferred skills
- Digital Accessibility: Experience designing for WCAG 2.1 Level AA compliance and creating accessible PDFs or web content.
- Specific CMS Proficiency: Previous experience specifically using Drupal for website management.
- Motion Graphics: Familiarity with Adobe After Effects or Premiere Pro for creating animated social media content.
- Public Sector Experience: Prior experience in government, non-profit, or public sector communications.
- Advanced Social Media Tools: Experience using professional scheduling and analytics platforms (e.g., Sprout Social, Hootsuite, or Airtable).
- Communication Style: Ability to translate complex agency information into clear, "jargon-free" public-facing content.